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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2004-38PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2004-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAI DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DE PERMIT NO. 2004-06 AND CATI CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY A COMBINED FLOOR AREA OF (INCLUDING PORCHES, BALCC GARAGE). THE REQUEST AL VARYING HEIGHTS NOT TO E1 FEET AND THE PROTECTION 0 PEPPER TREES. THE PROJEC' (LOT 149, TRACT NO. 30578), 1 RECITALS NTNG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2004-24, TREE 3ORICAL EXEMPTION, A REQUEST TO INGLE FAMILY DWELLING CONTAINING ►PPROXIMATELY 13,491 SQUARE FEET LIES, COVERED PATIOS, AND A SIX -CAR O INCLUDES RETAINING WALLS OF ;EED AN EXPOSED HEIGHT OF SEVEN ONE OAK TREE AND TWO CALIFORNIA SITE IS LOCATED AT 2668 BLAZE TRAIL AMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA. A. The property owner, Vict r Liang, and the applicant, Gary Wang and Associates, have filed an a plication for Development Review No. 2004-24 and categorical exemptior for a property located at 2668 Blaze Trail, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review and categorical exemption shall be referred to as the "Application." B. On August 26, 2004, public learing notices were mailed to approximately 26 property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the project site. On September 3, 2004, notification of the pu lic hearing for this project was provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers and the project site was posted with a display board and the public notice was posted in three public places.. C. On September 14, 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. 11. RESOLUTION NOW, THEREFORE, it is fount, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: A. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. B. The Planning Commission ereby finds that the project identified above in this Resolution is categoricilly exempt pursuant to Section 15303 (a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder. Furthermore, judgment of the City of Di C. The Planning Commission i having considered the recoi below, and changes and alte conditioned upon the propos+ evidence before this Planning will have the potential of ar habitat upon which the wildlif this Planning Commission he contained in Section 753.5 Regulations. A Based on the findings and Commission hereby finds as 1. The project site is No. 30578) within a Estates". The proje easterly descending Tract map, the proje 998 square feet). 2. The project site has Residential (RR) Ma 3. The project site is wi Size 40,000 Square Residential (RR) Zor categorical exemption reflects the independent and Bar. iereby specifically finds and determines that, 'd as a whole including the findings set forth rations which have been incorporated into and :d project set forth in the application, there is no f Commission that the project proposed herein adverse effect on wild life resources or the depends. Based upon substantial evidence, reby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of conclusions set forth herein, this Planning follows: cated at 2668 Blaze Trail (Lot 149, Tract ated community identified as "The Country site is a vacant "pie shaped" parcel with an )pe to the rear property line. According to the site is approximately 2.84 gross acres (114, General Pian land use designation of Rural sum 1 DU/AC. n the Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot aet (R-1-40,000) Zone interpreted as Rural 4. Generally, the following zones and use surround the project site: to the north, south, and west is the R-1-40,000 Zone with single family residences; and to the east is A-2-2 zoning within the County of Los Angeles developed as Firestone Boy Scout Reservation. 5. The Application request is to construct a three-story single-family dwelling containing a combined floor area of approximately 13,491 square feet (including porches, balconies, covered patios, and a six - car garage). The request also includes retaining walls of varying heights not to exceed exposed height of seven feet. E. Development Review 1. The design and layout f the proposed development is consistent with the General Plan, development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria for specialized area (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards, or planned developments'. The project site is n existing developed single-family residential estate parcel of lar located in the developed "County Estates". On July 25, 1995, the C ity adopted its General Plan, and the proposed project complies witt the General Plan land use goals, objectives and strategies. The project site is a vacant infill lot for the development of a single- family residence. The proposed project as conditioned is consistent with the General Plan in that it will maintain the integrity and not degrade this residential area. The proposed project, as conditioned within this resolution, will maintain the required setbacks, height requirements and lot overage provisions. The proposed projectis not unusual for `The untry Estates" and is consistent with other development within this community. As a result, the proposed project complies with the G neral Plan objectives and strategies and the City's Design Guidelines related to maintaining the integrity of residential neighborhoods and open space. Furthermore, the proposed project wil maintain an architectural style (Post Modern) and construction materials, which are compatible with the eclectic architectural style, colors, and material of other homes within "The Country Estates': 2. The design and layou of the proposed development will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development, and wil not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. The project site is an existing vacant single-family residential estate parcel of land surrounded by existing developed residential development of the same proposed size and intensity. Therefore, the proposed project will compliment the development of the neighborhood. Additi nally, Blaze Trail adequately serves the project site and was established to handle minimum traffic created by this type of development. Furthermore, this street and all other streets within "The Country Estates" are private streets managed and maintained by the homeowners association within this gated community. 3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmo ious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48, the General Plan, City Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan. The proposed project consistent with the surrounding development in teras of mass and scale. Furthermore, the project meets or exceeds the City's Development Review Standards, City Design Guidelines and City`s General Plan policies. As a result, the proposed 3 project will maintar the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contem fated by Chapter 22.48 Development Review Standards, City Des gn Guidelines, and the City's General Plan. There is no applicable specific plan for this area. 4. The design of the p oposed development will provide a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public, as well as its neighbors, through good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing. The "Post Modem"ddsign proposes the use of a variety of compatible building materials anearth tone colors to soften the home's impact and assist in areservi a the hillside's aesthetic value. 5. The proposed projec will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative affect on property values orresale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Before the issuance of City development permits, the proposed project is required to comply with all conditions set forth in this resolution and the Building and Safety Division, Public Works Division, and Fire Department requirements. The referenced agencies through the ermit and inspection process will ensure that the proposed project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare nor will it be materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. 6. The proposed projec has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the Calif rnia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The environmental a aluation shows that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), Article 19, Section 15303 Class 3 (a) (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structure). The categorical exemption reflects the independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. F. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approv s the Application subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall , elevations, land= collectively labeled Commission on Seg :antially conform to site plan, floor plans, grading plan and materials/colors board Exhibit "A" as presented to the Planning ber 14, 2004, and as amended herein. 2. The site shall be m intained in a condition, which is free of debris both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property caner, the applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. 3. The applicant shall b required to submit a final landscape/irrigation plan for the entire sit that delineates the type of planting materials color, size, quantity ai id location, for review and approval by the City's Planning Division. Th a plan shall provide for a variety of grasses and ground cover, flowerii ig plants, and shrubs and trees. All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 4. Maximum height of tl a residence shall not exceed 35 feet from the finish grade at any exterior wall of the structure to the highest pant of the roofline. 5. The single-family residence shall not be utilized in a manner that creates adverse effects upon the neighborhood and environmental setting as to levels o dust, glare/light, noise, odor, traffic, or other similar types of disturt lances. Nor shall the project be operated so as to result in significantly adverse effects on public services and resources. The single-family residence shall not be used for commercial/institutional purposes, or otherwise used as a separate dwelling. The prope shall not be used for regular gatherings which result in a nuisance or which create traffic and parking problems in the neighborhood. 6. The owners shall complete and record a "Covenant and Agreement to Maintain a Single Farr ily Residence" on a form to be provided by the City. The covenants all be completed and recorded with the Los Angeles County's Recorder's Office prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. The exposed faces of he retaining walls shall not exceed a maximum height of seven feet an have a decorative finish to match the building design, and be heavil landscaped for added aesthetics. 8. The width of the circular portion of the driveway shall not exceed a maximum width of twelve (12) feet. 5 9. Applicant shall install protective chain link fencing on the project site pursuant to Development Code Section 22.38.140. Said fencing shall be five feet in height and located five feet outside the tree's drip line and delineated on the grading plan. This fencing shall be installed and verified by City inspection prior to the issuance of any City permits and shall re ain until final inspection occurs. The following trees shall be protect d as prescribed: a. One oak tree, with a trunk size of 14 inches in diameter at DBH exists on a neighboring property within the rear adjacent to the northerly property line and appears to be approximately 13 feet from the grading limits; and b. Two pepper tr es 8 inches and 14 inches in diameter at DBH exist on neighboring property and project site within the front portion of the r, ites. 10. All construction activi shall be in conformity with the requirements and limitations of th City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code as implemented by the uilding and Safety Division. 11. Before construction begins, the applicant shall install temporary construction fencing pursuant to the Building and Safety Division's requirements along the project site's perimeter. This fencing shall remain until the Building Official approves its removal. The Applicant shall provide temporary sanitation facilities while under construction. 12. The single-family s Code, California PI California Electrical 13. The house will be pl+ story shall provide a 14. The minimum design "C" exposure. 15. The single-family meet the following a. All roof cove shall be fire flame or mei b. All enclosed walls; C. All openings shall be cov ire shall meet the 2001 California Building ng Code, California Mechanical Code, and e requirements. checked as a 3 -story residence, and the third cond exit. V pressure shall be 80 miles per hour and are is located in "High Fire Zone " and shall rements of that fire zone: shall be "Fire Retardant, Class A"; the roofs )ped at the eaves to preclude entry of the s under the fire; -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior the attic, floor, and/or other enclosed areas with corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less 16. 17. IM than '/a inch or more than '/2 inch in any dimension except where such openings are equipped with sash or door. d. Chimneys shall have spark arrestors of maximum '/2 inch screen. This single-family structure shall meet the State Energy Conservation Standards. Retaining wall pe Department. The applicant shall and Public Works 19. Prior to the issuan( required to submit a Public Works and preparation of the sit shall be in complian soils report. 20. Before the issuance erosion control plan control plan shall coi System (NPDES) s Management Practii Water Mitigation PI, shall be prepared ar details on SUSMP i Works/Engineering its shall be obtained from the Engineering ply with the requirements of the City Engineer of any City permits, the applicant shall be nal grading plan and soils report for the City's 3uilding Division review and approval. The and the construction of the proposed structures with the recommendations set forth in such any City permits, the applicant shall submit an )r the City's review and approval. The erosion )rm to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination ndards and incorporate the appropriate Best s (BMP`s) to satisfy the Standard Urban Storm (SUSMP) requirements. SUSMP provisions submitted as part of the grading plans. Further juirements shall be obtained from the Public 21. Drainage patterns and techniques shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Division prior to any permit issuance; surface water shall drain away from the building at a 2% minimum slope. 22. The applicant shall su more of earthwork pi grading plan shall be state of California, in for the City's review delineate the followin( a. Cut and fill qua b Existing and pr C. Flow lines an calculations sl devices as well emit a precise grading plan for 50 cubic yards or or to the issuance of any City permits. The prepared by a civil engineer, licensed by the ;cordance with the City's grading requirements nd approval. The precise grading plan shall ntities with calculations; )posed topography; 1 drainage/drainage outlets and hydrology lowing the capacity of proposed drainage as exiting drainage devices on site; and VA d Finish surface) and finished grade of all walls/retaining walls and retaining wall calculation 23. Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the proposed construction plans shall be subitted to the Fire Department for review and approval. 24. Applicant shall make pplication to the water purveyor as necessary, and shall submit the evidence of their approval to the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. 25. The applicant shall m ke an application for sewer connection with the Los Angeles County epartment of Public Works and the Sanitation District. 26. All utility service to the proposed project shall be installed underground. 27. In accordance with the Department of Fish and Game Section 711.4, the applicantshall r mit to the City, within five days of this grant's approval, a cashier's heck of $25.00 for a documentary handling fee in connection with Fi h and Game Code requirements. 28. This entitlement is v lid for two (2) years and shall be exercised (i.e., construction shall commence) within that period or this entitlement shall automatically expire. A one (1) year extension may be approved when submitted to the City in writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. The Planning Commission may consider the extension requesi at a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with Chapter 22.72 oi the City of Diamond Bar Development Code. 29. This entitlement sha I not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have filed, within fifteen (15) days of the approval date, at the City of Diamond Bar Community and Development Services Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware and agree to accept all the conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not become effective until the permittee pays any remaining City processing fees. G. The Planning Commission (a) Certify to the (b) Forthwith transmit a to Victor Liang, 1601 Gary Wang Associa- Park, CA 91754 of this Resolution; and ,rtified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail Phoenix Drive, City of Industry, CA 91745 and 573 Monterey Pass Road, Unit C, Monterey 8 APPROVED AND ADOPT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF By: /)�)W 14 an Nolan, Chai I, James DeStefano, Planning Commissi Resolution was duly introduced, passed, City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meetin September 2004, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners ABSTAIN: Commissioners ATTEST: James` DeStefa , o, THIS THE 14T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2004, E CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. i Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing .nd adopted by the Planning Commission of the of the Planning Commission held on the 14'h of Manus, Tye, Low, WC Tanaka, C/Nolan 9 e e PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2004-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAT DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEI PERMIT NO. 2004-06 AND CATE CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY ; A COMBINED FLOOR AREA OF (INCLUDING PORCHES, BALCO GARAGE). THE REQUEST ALI VARYING HEIGHTS NOT TO EX FEET AND THE PROTECTION O1 PEPPER TREES. THE PROJECT (LOT 149, TRACT NO. 30578), INING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF /ELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2004-24, TREE GORICAL EXEMPTION, A REQUEST TO TINGLE FAMILY DWELLING CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 13,491 SQUARE FEET NIES, COVERED PATIOS, AND A SIX -CAR i0 INCLUDES RETAINING WALLS OF DEED AN EXPOSED HEIGHT OF SEVEN ONE OAK TREE AND TWO CALIFORNIA 'SITE IS LOCATED AT 2668 BLAZE TRAIL IAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA. 1. RECITALS A. The property owner, Vict Associates, have filed an a and categorical exemption Diamond Bar, Los Angeles the subject Development Rto as the "Application." r Liang, and the applicant, Gary Wang and plication for Development Review No. 2004-24 for a property located at 2668 Blaze Trail, ;ounty, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, view and categorical exemption shall be referred Q B. On August 26, 2004, public property owners within a 50 2004, notification of the pu San Gabriel Valley Tribune the project site was posted posted in three public place C. On September 14, 2004, th Bar conducted and concl Application. 11. RESOLUTION searing notices were mailed to approximately 26 9 -foot radius of the project site. On September 3, blic hearing for this project was provided in the ind Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers and with a display board and the public notice was S.. Planning Commission of the City of Diamond ded a duly noticed public hearing on the NOW, THEREFORE, it is found determined and Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: A. This Planning Commission forth in the Recitals, Part A B. The Planning Commission this Resolution is categoric; California Environmental Q resolved by the Planning iereby specifically finds that all of the facts set of this Resolution are true and correct. iereby finds that the project identified above in Ily exempt pursuant to Section 15303 (a) of the ality Act (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder. Furthermore, th C. categorical exemption reflects the independent judgment of the City of Dian and Bar. contained in Section 753.5 Regulations. habitat upon which the wild[ this Planning Commission h will have the potential of a evidence before this Plannin conditioned upon the propos below, and changes and alt The Planning Commission ereby specifically finds and determines that, having considered the reco d as a whole including the findings set forth D. Based on the findings and Commission hereby finds as 1 The project site is I No. 30578) within a Estates". The projec easterly descending s Tract map, the projec 998 square feet). 2. The project site has a Residential (RR) Maxi Residential (RR) Zone rations which have been incorporated into and ad project set forth in the application, there is no g Commission that the project proposed herein i adverse effect on wild life resources or the e depends. Based upon substantial evidence, reby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of conclusions set forth herein, this Planning follows: Gated at 2668 Blaze Trail (Lot 149, Tract fated community identified as 'The Country site is a vacant "pie shaped" parcel with an ope to the rear property line. According to the site is approximately 2.64 gross acres (114, General Plan land use designation of Rural um 1 DU/AC. n the Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size 40,000 Square Feet (R-1-40,000) Zone interpreted as Rural 3. The project site is wit 4. Generally, the following zones and use surround the project site: to the north, south, and west is the R-1-40,000 Zone with single family residences; and to the east is A-2-2 zoning within the County of Los Angeles developed as Firestone Boy Scout Reservation. 5. The Application requ dwelling containing a square feet (including car garage). The req heights not to exceed st is to construct a three-story single-family ombined floor area of approximately 13,491 roorches, balconies, covered patios, and a six- iest also includes retaining walls of varying exposed height of seven feet. E. Development Review 1 The design and layout the General Plan, dev design guidelines, an (e.g., theme areas, sp planned developments if the proposed development is consistent with lopment standards of the applicable district, architectural criteria for specialized area cific plans, community plans, boulevards, or 2 The project site is estate parcel of Ian 2. The design and layou of the proposed development will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. project complies wit strategies. July 25, 1995, the Country Estates". The project site is a vacant infill lot for the development of a single- family residence. T e proposed project as conditioned is consistent with the General PI n in that it will maintain the integrity and not degrade this residen ial area. The proposed project, as conditioned within this resolutio , will maintain the required setbacks, height requirements and lot overage provisions. The proposed project is not unusual for 'The untry Estates" and is consistent with other development within t is community. Asa result, the proposed project complies with the G neral Plan objectives and strategies and the City's Design Guid lines related to maintaining the integrity of residential neighbor oods and open space. Furthermore, the proposed project wil maintain an architectural style (Post Modern) and construction mna erials, which are compatible with the eclectic architectural style, c lors, and material of other homes within "The The project site is an existing vacant single-family residential estate parcel of land sur ounded by existing developed residential development of the s me proposed size and intensity. Therefore, the proposed project ill compliment the development of the neighborhood. Additi Wally, Blaze Trail adequately serves the project site and was establis ed to handle minimum traffic created by this type of development. Furthermore, this street and all other streets within "The Country Estates" are private streets managed and maintained by the homeowners association within this gated n existing developed single-family residential located in the developed "County Estates". On ty adopted its General Plan, and the proposed the General Plan land use goals, objectives and community. 3. contemplated by Ch Guidelines, or any ap with the characteristi s of the surrounding neighborhood and will ious, orderly and attractive development maintain the harmo n of the proposed development is compatible The architectural desi Guidelines and City's exceeds the City's in terms of mass a The proposed project pter 22.48, the General Plan, City Design licable specific plan. consistent with the surrounding development scale. Furthermore, the project meets or velopment Review Standards, City Design eneral Plan policies. As a result, the proposed project will mainta— the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contem lated by Chapter 22.48 Development Review Standards, City Desgn Guidelines, and the City's General Plan. There is no applicable specific plan for this area. 4. The design of the p oposed development will provide a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public, as well as its neighbors, through good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing. The "Post Modern"d ign proposes the use of a variety of compatible building materials an earth tone colors to soften the home's impact and assist in preserving the hillside's aesthetic value. 5. The proposed projec will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative affect on property values or resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Before the issuance of City development permits, the proposed project is required t comply with all conditions set forth in this resolution and the Building and Safety Division, Public Works Division, and Fire Department requirements. The referenced agencies through the permit and inspection process will ensure that the proposed project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare nor will it be materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. 6. The proposed projec has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The environmental evaluation shows that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), Article 19, Section 15303 Class 3 (a) (New Cons ruction or Conversion of Small Structure). The categorical exemption reflects the independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. F. Based on the findings and Commission hereby approv conditions: conclusions set forth above, the Planning s the Application subject to the following 1 The project shall sut elevations, landscape collectively labeled a: Commission on Septe stantially conform to site plan, floor plans, grading plan and materials/colors board Exhibit "A" as presented to the Planning nber 14, 2004, and as amended herein. 2. The site shall be m intained in a condition, which is free of debris both during and afte the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement gran ed herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether duri g or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property wner, the applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has een authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, constru tic n, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obl gation to insure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permit from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. 3. The applicant shall b plan for the entire sit color, size, quantity ai Planning Division. Th ground cover, flowerii and irrigation shall be Occupancy. required to submit a final landscape/irrigation s that delineates the type of planting materials id location, for review and approval by the City's plan shall provide for a variety of grasses and ig plants, and shrubs and trees. All landscaping installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of 4. Maximum height of the residence shall not exceed 35 feet from the finish grade at any exterior wall of the structure to the highest point of the roofline. 5. The single-family residence shall not be utilized in a manner that creates adverse effect setting as to levels o similar types of disturb to result in significai resources. The sin commercial/institution dwelling. The property is upon the neighborhood and environmental 6. 7. neighborhood. dust, glare/light, noise, odor, traffic, or other ances. Nor shall the project be operated so as tly adverse effects on public services and le -family residence shall not be used for I purposes, or otherwise used as a separate shall not be used for regular gatherings which result in a nuisance orwhich create traffic and parking problems in the The owners shall coma Maintain a Single Farr City. The covenant st Angeles County's Rec permit. The exposed faces of f height of seven feet an design, and be heavily )fete and record a "Covenant and Agreement to ily Residence" on a form to be provided by the all be completed and recorded with the Los order's Office prior to the issuance of a building he retaining walls shall not exceed a maximum have a decorative finish to match the building landscaped for added aesthetics. 8. The width of the circulir portion of the driveway shall not exceed a maximum width of twelve (12) feet. 9. Applicant shall install pursuant to Developn be five feet in height and delineated on th and verified by City permits and shall ren' trees shall be protect a. One oak tree, exists on a nei northerly prop, from the gradi b. Two pepper tr exist on neigh portion of the 10. All construction activii and limitations of th implemented by the E 11. Before construction construction fencing requirements along tl remain until the Buildi shall provide tempora meet the following req 12. The single-family stru Code, California Plurr California Electrical C 13. The house will be plar story shall provide a s 14. The minimum design "C" exposure. b. All enclosed un walls; 15. The single-family structure is located in "High Fire Zone " and shall a. All roof coverin shall be fire st flame or memb protective chain link fencing on the project site lent Code Section 22.38.140. Said fencing shall and located five feet outside the tree's drip line grading plan. This fencing shall be installed inspection prior to the issuance of any City ain until final inspection occurs. The following ;d as prescribed: rith a trunk size of 14 inches in diameter at DBH hboring property within the rear adjacent to the rty line and appears to be approximately 13 feet g limits; and e es 8 inches and 14 inches in diameter at DBH oring property and project site within the front ites. y shall be in conformity with the requirements City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code as .ilding and Safety Division. egins, the applicant shall install temporary ursuant to the Building and Safety Division's e project site's perimeter. This fencing shall g Official approves its removal. The Applicant y sanitation facilities while under construction. ;cure shall meet the 2001 California Building bing Code, California Mechanical Code, and de requirements. m checked as a 3 -story residence, and the third cond exit. ind pressure shall be 80 miles per hour and irements of that fire zone: shall be "Fire Retardant, Class A"; the roofs pped at the eaves to preclude entry of the rs under the fire; 0 er-floor areas shall be constructed as exterior c. All openings int shall be covere the attic, floor, and/or other enclosed areas with corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less than 1/a inch where such o 16. Chimneys sh screen. d. This single-family str Standards. 17. Retaining wall pern}its shall be obtained from the Engineering Department. 18. 19. 20. The applicant shall o and Public Works Di Prior to the issuanc required to submit a Public Works and preparation of the site shall be in complian soils report. Before the issuance c erosion control plan f control plan shall conf System (NPDES) sta Management Practice Water Mitigation Plai shall be prepared and details on SUSMP re m r more than 1/2 inch in any dimension except enings are equipped with sash or door. m II have spark arrestors of maximum 1/2 inch cture shall meet the State Energy Conservation mply with the requirements of the City Engineer isions. of any City permits, the applicant shall be inal grading plan and soils report for the City's Building Division review and approval. The and the construction of the proposed structures e with the recommendations set forth in such f any City permits, the applicant shall submit an 0 r the City's review and approval. The erosion orm to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination ndards and incorporate the appropriate Best s (BMP's) to satisfy the Standard Urban Storm (SUSMP) requirements. SUSMP provisions submitted as part of the grading plans. Further quirements shall be obtained from the Public Works/Engineering Division. 21. Drainage patterns an techniques shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Divi ion prior to any permit issuance; surface water shall drain away from the building at a 2% minimum slope. 22. The applicant shall su more of earthwork pi grading plan shall be state of California, in for the City's review delineate the followin a. Cut and fill qua b Existing and pr c. Flow lines an calculations st devices as well )mit a precise grading plan for 50 cubic yards or for to the issuance of any City permits. The prepared by a civil engineer, licensed by the ccordance with the City's grading requirements ind approval. The precise grading plan shall a ntities with calculations; :posed topography; d drainage/drainage outlets and hydrology lowing the capacity of proposed drainage as exiting drainage devices on site; and d Finish surface and finished grade of all walls/retaining walls and retaining all calculation 23. Prior to the issuancelof any City permits, the proposed construction plans shall be sub itted to the Fire Department for review and approval. 24. Applicant shall make and shall submit th Division prior to the i application to the water purveyor as necessary, evidence of their approval to the Planning suance of building permits. 25. The applicant shall m Los Angeles County District. 26. All utility service underground. 27. In accordance with th the applicant shall rE approval, a cashier's i in connection with Fi; 28. This entitlement is vi (i.e., construction sh entitlement shall auto be approved when sL prior to the expiration the extension request with Chapter 22.72 of ke an application for sewer connection with the epartment of Public Works and the Sanitation the proposed project shall be installed Department of Fish and Game Section 711.4, mit to the City, within five days of this grant's :heck of $25.00 for a documentary handling fee h and Game Code requirements. slid for two (2) years and shall be exercised all commence) within that period or this matically expire. A one (1) year extension may ibmitted to the City in writing at least 60 days date. The Planning Commission may consider at a duly noticed public hearing in accordance the City of Diamond Bar Development Code. 29. This entitlement sha I not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have filed, within fifteen (15) days of the approval date, at the City of Diamond Bar Community and Development Services Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware and agree to accept all the conditi ns of this grant. Further, this grant shall not become effective u til the permittee pays any remaining City processing fees. G. The Planning Commission s hall: (a) Certify to the adoption ) of this Resolution; and Forthwith transmit a c rtified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail (b) to Victor Liang, 1601 Phoenix Drive, City of Industry, CA 91745 and Gary Wang AssociatE s, 573 Monterey Pass Road, Unit C, Monterey Park, CA 91754 APPROVED AND ADOPT D THIS THE 14' DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2004, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF HE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. By: an Nolan, Chair an I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meetin of the Planning Commission held on the 14th of September 2004, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: cManus, Tye, Low, V/C Tanaka, C/Nolan NOES: Commissioners: one ABSENT: Commissioners: one ABSTAIN: Commissioners: one 11 ATTEST: James DeStefaro, Secrete ry 9